Johnson County <strong>Shrine</strong> Club Dave Alspaugh 2009 is coming to a close ... Johnson County <strong>Shrine</strong> Club is hoping everyone had a very good year and is looking forward to a prosperous 2010. Before leaving, we still have our month of December to contend with. With the winter winds starting to blow, snow can’t be far behind. And with the snow will come all the various Christmas parties and celebrations of the birth of our Lord and Savior. All of our members want to wish all our <strong>Shrine</strong>r friends a very Merry Christmas! As our month of October drew to a close, our president, Mike Pearcy, was spending time in St. Francis Hospital. After quite a session, he underwent the removal of “stones” and is back to normal, winding up his year as president of our Club. This year has been quite trying for all our members, but at this time, I think we have turned the corner and are headed towards better times. We should be back into the BINGO business very shortly. Mike and I recently attended a daylong seminar on Indiana gaming laws, while some of the other members will also be attending another seminar in the future. With this action, and supplying the state with the various documents for reinstatement, gambling can’t be too far off. The Johnson County <strong>Shrine</strong> Club is now open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We’re trying this new approach to see if it’s more profitable. The kitchen is still open on Fridays. Come to Franklin on Friday evenings and join us for dinner. Enjoy the Christmas decorations, the Christmas trees, and the Johnson County friendship. We’ll look forward to seeing you and will have a special “Happy Holiday,” but more importantly, a “Very Merry Christmas” just for you! See you next issue. Johnson County Mini-Mystics Dave Alspaugh At this time of year, “Ho-Ho-Ho, Merry Christmas” can be heard coming from the fat man in red ... Santa Claus, or maybe it could be some of the Mini-Mystics in a party mode. Whether it’s the real Santa or the Mini- Mystics, it’s still the Christmas month. Enjoy the season—make it a “meaningful” holiday. During a recent parade at the Apple Festival in Bloomfield, IN, we were pleased to be introduced to Sarah Waterman from Shelburn, IN. Sarah was one of our <strong>Shrine</strong> Kids. She had been operated on to correct club feet. This day she was walking in the parade. Her appearance made those of us parading that much happier for our efforts. I do want to report there are not two Dan Gillahans or two Dave Alspaughs on the Mini-Mystics parade team. Until parade shirts could be obtained, we outfitted our new members, Vern Smith and Brian Armour, with a couple of our shirts. If you were around Cumberland on Halloween, you could have seen them in their new shirts. As snow clouds gather, many of the miniature cars will be heading for the paint shop. Several of the cars will be sporting a new look: freshly painted, new decals, etc. Be sure to watch for the “new look” at the spring parades. I’d like to introduce the new officers who will lead the Club for the next year. Dan Gillahan is the newly elected president. Duane Burgess will continue as the secretary/treasurer, while Lee Langlotz will become the new vice president. The gavel will be passed and all the members wish them success in 2010. December 12, the Mini-Mystics will celebrate this festive season with our annual Christmas Party. NOTE: it’s not a holiday party, but a Christmas party. The evening will open with Mike’s world famous Shrimp Cocktail at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow. After dinner, there will be a short program with Oriental Guide Jim Priest swearing in the new officers. Then the evening will close out with lots of dancing! Have a very Merry Christmas and we’ll see you next issue. Caravan Club Caravan Club President Deo Carter presented a Certificate of Appreciation to MWB Charles Marlowe, Grand Master, who spoke at the weekly luncheon meeting on September 10. Assisting in the presentation is Joe Smith, president of the <strong>Murat</strong> Past Masters Club, who arranged for the annual visit of the Grand Master to the Caravan Club luncheon. 12 THE MURAT MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 2009 AT GREENBRIAR 1325 W. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-259-0952 AT NORA 1546 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-815-8615 AT THE FORT 5645 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 317-547-6701 13
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